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Tables & Benches for the Naval Office
06/18/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Josiah Fox pine tables and benches for the use of the Naval Office.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Suspicions of Colonel Smith are Without Foundation
12/13/1798 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedGeneral Washington expresses his confidence in the ability and integrity of Colonel William Smith and wonders how Abijah Hammond could have been considered for the post of Lieutenant Colonel …
Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)
Suspension of Settlement
09/12/1798 Letter SignedOrder that suspended the settlement of Capt. Miller's personal accounts until the Secretary of War can determine if sums equal to the bounty due Maj. Cushing and Col. Mentges men should be deducted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Supplying Meat, Drink, Clothing, & Medicine, Etc.
11/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAmidst a discussion of supply and accounting matters, Ames want to know whether the clothing for the apprentices is to be considered articles for the use of the factory procured by Colonel Williams. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Supply Order for Fort Fayette in Pittsburg
04/18/1798 Document SignedRequest for two large padlocks and a key to the stock lock. Signed by Lieutenant James Wilkins
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Supply of Troops
08/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCraig listed supply of several posts and goods allocated to each company.
Fifth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [5A-F2] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 3)
Supplies Without Which I Will Absolutely Suffer
08/20/1798 Contemporary Copy of LetterSargent asks for numerous supplies, including large quantities of wine, coffee, and brandy, which he must have before winter and without which he will absolutely suffer. He has asked for permission to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Supplies for Provisional Army
07/27/1798 Letter SignedOrders to deliver swords and pistols for troops of Provisional Army.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Supplies for Capt. Brock's Company
03/27/1798 Autograph Letter SignedTransmit to Baltimore for the use of Capt. James Brock's Company of Artillerists and Engineers the following: six hats, six vests, twelve pair of woolen overalls, twelve pair of socks, twelve pair of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Sundries for the Frigate "United States"
07/12/1798 Copy of documentA ten-page list of sundries for the Frigate "United States," commanded by Captain John Barry.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Summary of Estimates for the Army
05/11/1798 LetterbookSummary of estimates for an army of 20,000 men.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Suits of Infantry Clothing
07/13/1798 Autograph LetterHarris is to deliver four sergeant and forty six private suits of infantry for transportation to Staunton, Virginia.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Suit of Sergeant's Clothing to Lieutenant McRea
05/03/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver one complete suit of sergeant's clothes to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate 'United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Suit of Law Relative to the Debt of Captain Wylie
02/26/1798 Autograph Letter SignedPower solicits Hodgdon's advice regarding a law suit against him relative to the debt of Captain Thomas Wylie on the presumption that Power had received his commutation and land warrant in his role as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Suit Between Colonel Sargent and General St. Clair
10/23/1798 Autograph Letter SignedColonel Sargent has asked Cutler to forward information with legal documents respecting a suit pending between him and General St. Clair of the Northwestern Territory. Even though Cutler is unable to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Sugar and Coffee Needed at Knoxville
12/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSugar and coffee and other merchandise are costly to the purchaser in Knoxville. Therefore, Wright asks that a small quantity of these articles be sent with Colonel Henley's wagoner. He will pay for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Subsistence, Wood, & Articles of War
02/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDayton advises Simmons that he is due subsistence for August 1797 through January 1798 and pay for September 1797 through January 1798. He is also due wood from September that can probably be drawn at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Subscription to the "Country Porcupine," Etc.
11/30/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWith the permission of the Secretary of War, Wilkins plans to travel to Philadelphia where he hopes to meet with Hodgdon and thank him for the many favors he has provided. He also will purchase the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Submission of Bill from Cutter Under Command of Chapman
08/21/1798 Letter SignedLetter, encloses quarter bill, watch bill, boarding, and mess lists of the officers and crew of the United States Cutter Pickering; mentions the vessel will sail with the Herald at the first fair …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Stores Purchased for the Naval Yard at Portsmouth
04/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedQuincy discusses sundry supply matters at the Naval Yard at Portsmouth. He mentions both the frigate under construction and the Algerian frigate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Stores Necessary for Equipping the Frigate for Algiers
1798 DocumentStatement of stores necessary for the equipment of the Frigate for Algiers.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Stores & Articles for the Frigate "Constellation"
03/15/1798 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon the undermentioned stores and articles for the Frigate "Constellation." They should be transported to that ship with all possible dispatch.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Stoppages to Pay for Court Martialed Officer
06/14/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSteele notified Simmons of duplicate memorandum sent to commanding officer of Capt. Charles Stuart explaining the Captain's regimental court martial sentence of pay stoppages. Request to attend to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Stewart to Heed Directions
08/15/1798 Letter SignedAsks that directions be forwarded to Mr. Stewart in the Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Steady Supply of Goods to Trading Post
04/30/1798 LetterbookAdvice to maintain steady supply of goods for trade with the Indians so as not to have trade with Indians compromised by Mr. Seagrove, current competitor. Motivation for trade is to promote …
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
